Core functionality works, but needs more to become main podcast app.
The ad finding and skipping appears to work very well, however the app’s functionality is still too limited in order to become a replacement for the more established podcast apps.
Off the top of my head:
- auto downloading of new episodes
- automatically search for ads, I don’t know why I need to manually click it for each episode. I understand the app needs to be active, but once in the app, it should just start the process for all downloaded files
- automatic deleting of played episodes (immediately or after a delay)
- better indication as to whether an episode is played. It’s currently impossible to tell
- playlist and automatic adding of new episodes to the playlist
Off the top of my head:
- auto downloading of new episodes
- automatically search for ads, I don’t know why I need to manually click it for each episode. I understand the app needs to be active, but once in the app, it should just start the process for all downloaded files
- automatic deleting of played episodes (immediately or after a delay)
- better indication as to whether an episode is played. It’s currently impossible to tell
- playlist and automatic adding of new episodes to the playlist
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Amazing
Easy to use. Works great.
Great Podcast App but some feedback
I love the app to listen to all my podcasts. There are some things for feedback. The Ad scan does pick up some false positives like a podcast host just promoting something, I think the ability to keep certain segments would be nice to have for the user so that true Ads can be taken but not the in-podcast sponsee or promotion. Another thing that would be great is the ability to say that a podcast episode has been “mark as played”. Also a transcript to find what the podcast is saying or search something in the transcript.
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Awesome app. Will br even better with some features
Loving the app so far.
Please add CarPlay Support to make this the ultimate Podcast app
Please add CarPlay Support to make this the ultimate Podcast app
Really nice app
Can you add ability to sort by latest episodes? Also can you increase the touch targets so I can click the buttons more easily. Otherwise almost a 5 star app esp considering skip ads feature.
Great Start
Very cool podcast app. I will be keeping an eye on it. Some nice additional features like auto downloading episodes, 10/30 second skips, silence removal etc would be neat but the ad skipping is fantastic.
update
add widget & watch support
Great Start
The trim ads work pretty well. This is a great start for this app. Everything works. I am hopeful that future updates will provide an option to delete what was played and automatically play next episode in a series. Also a play next or play last would be great. Thanks for your hard work!
Brilliant!
Took me a minute to figure out what to do (i.e., scan BEFORE playing the episode), but this is genius! Developer deserves 5 stars all the way for the concept, the respectful and clearly stated privacy policy, and for not requiring a subscription.
Wow
This is amazing, works great.
It works!
It just works. It’s great!
Just one thing
Amazing. Just needs an option for autoplay / queue
Good start
Its a nice concept and very good execution. Hope you add more functionality to this app soon. Would appreciate if creating a playlist is one of the first action items for you.
It just works!
Find your episode, download it, click the button to find ads, and you’re good to go!
I understand the app is in early stages but as some others have said car controls and a queue feature would be great. I really can’t complain since the app just works and does what it’s supposed to.
I don’t really leave app reviews, but I had to for this app. Excited to continue using the app!
I understand the app is in early stages but as some others have said car controls and a queue feature would be great. I really can’t complain since the app just works and does what it’s supposed to.
I don’t really leave app reviews, but I had to for this app. Excited to continue using the app!
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Amazingly basic
I absolutely love how simple this app is. It sets out to do one thing, block ads in podcasts, and does it perfectly. No account needed, no unnecessary features, no stupid monthly subscription cost, it’s perfection. It’s a style of app that you never see anymore.
Response from developer
Thank you for the kind words. Glad you see and vibe with the vision :)
amazing app
no account required is so refreshing
Great Start
This is a great baseline for a podcast app, but it’s missing too many features. Auto downloads, auto queue, silence trimming, playlists.
Ideally, as a minimum, we should be able to make a queue based on a list of podcasts, and then as they get added and downloaded, the ad skipping could be done then.
Ideally, as a minimum, we should be able to make a queue based on a list of podcasts, and then as they get added and downloaded, the ad skipping could be done then.
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Response from developer
Thank you for checking out drea, and for your review! Will gradually try to add the features you listed. Just wanted to ship an initial simple version with the core ad skipping and a basic set of normal podcast app features.
It’s sponsorblock for podcasts
Best podcast app upgrade in years.
Does exactly what it says.
Literally skips ads automatically with no issues. Will definitely be using this going forward. Only thing I wish was if there was a simple CarPlay version of this! Thanks!
Awesome app <3
I love when apps are simple, no pop ups, and just WORK.